Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 vs Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£47
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£59
| Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 | Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Amrut |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 62.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £46.95 | £59.27 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Quick verdict
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is better value at £47 vs £59.
For beginners: Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £59.27)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.27 vs £46.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Only Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Where to buy
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Amrut 2009 (cask 3437 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Ex-Bourbon Cask Finish)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange